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What discussions he had with business leaders at the recent Newport Investment Summit.
What discussions he had with business leaders at the recent Newport Investment Summit.
Asked by
John Howell
(Conservative)
Answered by
Stephen Crabb
(Conservative)
Answering body
Wales Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 November 2014
For answer on
3 December 2014
Answered on
3 December 2014
The UK investment summit in Newport was another important opportunity to focus on all that is good about the Welsh economy at this time. I was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister, the First Minister of Wales and businesses in Wales to bang the drum for all that is great about our nation. During the summit I met numerous companies that are looking to invest or to expand their investment in Wales.
Subjects
Wales; Foreign investment in UK
Date
3 December 2014
Reference
589 c291; 906361
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Did my right hon. Friend discuss with business leaders the fact that there were 79 foreign direct investment projects in Wales in 2013-14, the highest level in 24 years?
Did my right hon. Friend discuss with business leaders the fact that there were 79 foreign direct investment projects in Wales in 2013-14, the highest level in 24 years?
Asked by
John Howell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Wales Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
3 December 2014
My hon. Friend is exactly right; there has been a sharp increase in inward investment in Wales. The important point to note about those projects is that they were all secured with the help of UK Trade & Investment and the UK Government.
Subjects
Wales; Foreign investment in UK
Date
3 December 2014
Reference
589 c291
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Inward investment can be materially helped through enterprise zones. Does my right hon. Friend therefore regret the Welsh Administration's delay of six months in making a decision on enterprise zones?
Inward investment can be materially helped through enterprise zones. Does my right hon. Friend therefore regret the Welsh Administration's delay of six months in making a decision on enterprise zones?
Asked by
John Howell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Wales Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 October 2011
My hon. Friend is right, and echoes what I have said on many occasions. I work as closely as I can with the Welsh Government and I encouraged them to introduce enterprise zones, but we had six months of wasted opportunities. There is every indication that the enterprise zones might look similar to those that have been announced across the border in England. Two tranches have been announced in England and just the one in Wales, but I am delighted that the Welsh Government have finally announced enterprise zones for Welsh businesses.
Subjects
Wales; Foreign investment in UK
Date
12 October 2011
Reference
533 c317
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What discussions she has had with her ministerial colleagues on inward investment in Wales.
What discussions she has had with her ministerial colleagues on inward investment in Wales.
Asked by
John Howell
(Conservative)
Answered by
Cheryl Gillan
(Conservative)
Answering body
Wales Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 October 2011
For answer on
12 October 2011
Answered on
12 October 2011
I am keen to attract more inward investment to Wales, as that is crucial to the recovery of the Welsh economy. I am working closely with ministerial colleagues, the Welsh Government and business to create an environment where companies choose to come to invest. One of our best adverts for Wales is our fantastic Welsh rugby team, and we all wish them well for their game at the weekend. They are a powerful advert for inward investment in Wales.
Subjects
Wales; Foreign investment in UK
Date
12 October 2011
Reference
72885; 533 c317
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
In the last couple of weeks, a number of strong foreign trade and investment visits have been made to Wales, particularly from India and the US. Does the Secretary of State agree that those are vital for Wales, and that we should maximise the opportunities that they present?
In the last couple of weeks, a number of strong foreign trade and investment visits have been made to Wales, particularly from India and the US. Does the Secretary of State agree that those are vital for Wales, and that we should maximise the opportunities that they present?
Asked by
John Howell
(Conservative)
Answering body
Wales Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
16 March 2011
It is very easy to agree with my hon. Friend on that, because we need to maximise the opportunities that such visits present. Wales's share of UK inward investment projects halved in the past decade from 6% to 3% and we need to act quickly to reverse that. It is therefore important to work across Government Departments in Whitehall, together with the Welsh Assembly Government, so that we have a cohesive programme for attracting inward investment.
Subjects
Wales; Foreign investment in UK
Date
16 March 2011
Reference
525 c286
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What recent discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on measures to attract inward investment to Wales.
What recent discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues on measures to attract inward investment to Wales.
Asked by
John Howell
(Conservative)
Answered by
Cheryl Gillan
(Conservative)
Answering body
Wales Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 March 2011
For answer on
16 March 2011
Answered on
16 March 2011
Clearly, with so many of our companies in Wales having strong links with Japan, and given that some of our inward investment comes from there, I am sure the whole House would like to join me on behalf of Wales in sending our deepest condolences for the appalling tragedy.
I have regular discussions with ministerial colleagues on measures to attract inward investment to Wales. Last month I hosted a trilateral meeting between the First Minister, the Deputy First Minister and the UK Minister responsible for trade and investment to discuss how we can work together to bring much-needed investment to Wales. We will be meeting again shortly.
Subjects
Wales; Foreign investment in UK
Date
16 March 2011
Reference
45737; 525 c285
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent discussions he has had on inward investment into Northern Ireland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent discussions he has had on inward investment into Northern Ireland.
Asked by
John Howell
(Conservative)
Answered by
Owen Paterson
(Conservative)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 February 2011
For answer on
9 February 2011
Answered on
9 February 2011
This is largely a devolved matter but I work closely with Northern Ireland Ministers to explore ways to attract inward investment to Northern Ireland. Last week at Hillsborough, the Minister for Trade and Investment, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, my noble Friend Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint, and I met with the Enterprise Minister (Arlene Foster) and a number of key business representatives to discuss investment and growth.
Subjects
Northern Ireland; Foreign investment in UK
Date
9 February 2011
Reference
38266; 523 c287W
House
House of Commons